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Straphanger's iPhone Swiped on Staten Island Bus, Cops Say

By Nicholas Rizzi | May 15, 2013 4:41pm
 Police are looking for this man they say took an iPhone from a passenger of an S52 bus in New Brighton in February.
Police are looking for this man they say took an iPhone from a passenger of an S52 bus in New Brighton in February.
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NEW BRIGHTON — Police are looking for the man who allegedly swiped an iPhone from a passenger on a Staten Island bus.

The suspect was riding a S52 bus at 5:05 a.m. on February 17 when the bus stopped front of 418 Jersey St. The suspect grabbed the phone from a 23-year-old male passenger and fled the bus on foot, police said.

Police described the suspect as a male in his 20's.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.